Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
accuse
verb
/əˈkyūz/
Definition
To claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
Examples
- She decided to accuse him of cheating during the exam.
- The lawyer had to prove that his client was innocent after being accused of theft.
Meaning
Accusing someone involves stating that they are responsible for a fault or crime.
Synonyms
- blame
- charge
- implicate
- denounce
